Reporter: “Can I ask you about some of the technology that you’re developing to fight the war on terror? Specifically directed-energy technology and high-powered microwave technology. When do you envision that you can weaponize that type of technology?”
Rumsfeld: “Uh ... it ... it ... it ... for the most part the kinds of things you're talking about are in early stages. [turning to his military counterpart next to him] Do you have anything you want to add?”
Military Counterpart: “I don't think I would add much. ... I think they are in early stages … and probably not ready for employment at this point.”
Rumsfeld again: In the normal order of things, when you invest in research and development and begin a developmental project, uh, you don't have any intention or expectations that one would use it. On the other hand the real world intervenes from time to time and you reach in there and take something out that is still in the developmental stage and you might use it. So, you're question is not answerable.
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